Water Resources Design Project Engineer

Woolpert • Houston, TX

6h

About The Position

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.
Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.
Woolpert is hiring a Design Project Engineer to join our dynamic Water Team at our Houston, Texas office. This position is primarily responsible for assisting with technical delivery on projects as well as the budgeting, planning, scheduling, monitoring and reporting for specific project phase(s) and/or task(s). This position is key in establishing and improving levels of team technical competence, quality and efficiency.
This position will be part of a team engaging clients across the Water markets in support of client objectives in the areas of Water Resources Design, Drainage Design, Utilities Design, Site Civil Design, Data Analytics, Organizational Performance, Process Improvement, and related studies and analyses. This position will perform other duties as assigned.
We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree (BS) in Civil or related engineering program
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience
• Must be proficient in AutoCAD Civil3D, with optional proficiency in hydraulic and hydrologic modeling software
• Must be willing to perform technical tasks, as assigned, as well as ensure the completion of additional tasks by other team members.
• Must be willing to work collaboratively with existing team, including mentoring and cross-training
• Must possess strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Must possess strong organizational skills to successfully manage multiple, competing priorities.
• Must be able to interface effectively with clients, team members, and other firm resources.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be able to make sound decisions/recommendations based on the evaluation and synthesis of project information and data.
• Must be physically and mentally capable of performing all essential duties required of the position.

Nice To Haves

• Task management experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Support various phases of our water/wastewater/stormwater/drainage design projects from communication with clients to deliverable generation.
• Perform technical aspects of specified deliverables and/or leads team of technical staff in creating deliverables consistent with scope, schedule and budget.
• Manage phases of projects, ensuring completion of work that meets quality assurance requirements.
• Perform field work, as needed.
• Analyze and interpret information, including field, H&H, and water quality data, to present to clients in a meaningful format
• Meet internal and/or external project deadlines.
• Complying with and implementing clearly defined QA/QC measures.
• Communicates issues affecting phase/task or project schedule, budget or quality and escalates unresolved issues to project manager, team leader, and/or discipline leader.

Benefits

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level